After over 3 decades of heavy periods, last year I evetunally ended up so anaemic/iron deficient, I needed iron infusions.
I then had a uterine ablation due to the thick uterine lining and recurring uterine polyps which were causing all the issues.
All seemed good for several months and it sorted out the heavy bleeding and anaemia, I was still experiencing periods but these were getting lighter each month and come October 2022 they were very light indeed.
However, I am now experiencing so much pain during the light periods and it’s awful.
Even though I had years of horrendous heavy periods, I never actually ever experienced period pain with them.
This pain is akin to labour pains, it stops me in my tracks, lasts about 2-3 days and then eases off. I do/have always experienced pain but weirdly only during mid cycle/ovulation but have always just put up with that but this pain is so much worse.
I contacted the gynae department but I’m now discharged so will need a referral to see the gynaecologist. It’s a 6 week wait for a gp appointment and even then will be months to see him, urgh!
I am gutted tbh. I know the GP will advise me to take pain killers but I have digestive issues too and pain killers upset my stomach so I’m buggered either way.
I truly hate being a woman at times.